Thinking about it some more just now, I’m wondering: how big are those hubs? If they’re large enough (without the tyres) that they will all touch the ground if you put them on the axles, then it’ll probably be better to put the hubs on first because that way, you can line them up more easily without the cab etc. to get in the way. In that case, putting the front and rear hubs on and placing the model on a glass plate will let you add the ones for the middle two axles nicely lined up with the rest.
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I like your thinking but the hubs are slightly too small to reach the ground, and the wheels and tyres are moulded as one, so your idea won't work in this case. I've just been out to take some pictures to better show what I mean.
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I've got the axle height sorted as best I can, here they are on a flat ceramic tile, so I shouldn't need to worry about that too much.
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More tricky is how they align squarely, as in camber and toe angle. Any tiny amount of deviation in the small hub (and there is lot of play in the hub-axle joint) will be magnified when I put the larger wheels on (no play in the wheel-hub joint). So for that reason I thought it best to build the wheel/tyre/hub assembly as one, which will then give me plenty of wiggle room when I finally fit them on (utilising the play in the hub-axle joint). :smiling3:Comment
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Ah the joys of trying to keep a chassis square. Looks like you have done a great job. I'm sure all the wheels will sit level once addedComment
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I steal the wife's foam sanding blocks she uses for her nails as well as her emery boards. Four grades, from shape to polish, on each block are quite handy, but sometimes only an emery board will do. PaulEComment
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Andy,
Looking good. the wheels heights look spot on to me.Comment
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Thanks guys.
I'm away camping in the middle of nowhere so forgive me if I don't reply much.Comment
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I was afraid they might be
Oh well, it was a good idea, just not for this model I suppose.
That seems to line up very well, yes. As a tip, they’re often easiest to line up by fixing the front and rear axles first; when they’re dry, add the others and before those dry, use a ruler (or the edge of a tile or something) to get them all in a line.
That sounds like the best option to do it to me. The only real alternative is probably to add bushings inside the hubs or something, but that’s often tricky even in larger scales than this.Comment
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Not much to show on this but I finished work a bit early today so managed to make a start on painting the wheels. For some reason I have an extra spare so will try and work it in somehow.
Also pictured are some of the smaller parts I've been working on. Assembling, cleaning up the seam lines, filling pin holes, and priming with either Mr Finish Surfacer or Surfacer 500 depending on how much sanding they've had.
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Something I hadn't noticed until now is that this kit has absolutely no dashboard or instrument panel. In fact the interior is empty apart from two seats and a steering wheel. Looking at reference shots there's normally plenty of stuff inside the cab, even a fold down bunk bed, so I've ordered some assorted plasticard and will have a go at making a few things myself.Comment
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Yay....scratch work, Good fun:nerd::thumb2:Comment
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Well if your painting skill is anything to go by, I have every faith in you :thumb2: I wouldn’t say I’m much good at it but I certainly enjoy the small bits I’ve made over the years...as long as you enjoy yourself then who cares:smiling4:Comment
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Exactly. I might as well practice on something that won't be too visible.Comment
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You have taken to this like a duck to water, including joining in so well on the Forum.
I think you should become a member of the Honorable Order of the Rabble, more commonly known as the Rabble .
Great work, enjoying this .Comment
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Thank you John! I'd be honoured to join the ranks.
Is there a special handshake to learn or should I simply model with one trouser leg rolled up? :smiling5:Comment
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